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Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $13,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $11,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelSTSSTSSTSTLTL
TrimV6V8STS-VBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $30,991 $35,117
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,285        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   10,740      
Sunroof     1,200    
Navigation system       2,500  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 6,877        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   8,914      
Sunroof     996    
Navigation system       2,292  
Options (change) 8,285 10,740 1,200 2,500 0
Options (change) 6,877 8,914 996 2,292 0
Destination 720 720 720 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $50,025 $58,980 $77,090 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $45,541 $53,590 $71,520 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,486
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelSTSSTSSTSTLTL
TrimV6V8STS-VBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$50,025$58,980$77,090$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-2,260-3,510-3,9750-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,765$55,470$73,115$36,940$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,705$25,350$0$1,900
Total Invoice$45,541$53,590$71,520$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-2,057-3,189-3,6880-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,484$50,401$67,832$33,998$35,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,917$24,348$0$1,742

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelSTSSTSSTSTLTL
TrimV6V8STS-VBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 $1000$1000
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Cassette player   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Headlight washers $50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,525$6,775$7,240$3,265$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$3,510$3,975$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,057-3,189-3,6880-92

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062008
ModelSTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in107.9 in
Length196.3 in189.3 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested294052%
Total Not Requested270048%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested344051%
Total Not Requested335049%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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